In November 2020, America will go to the polls to vote in perhaps the most consequential election in a generation. The winner will lead the country amid great social, economic and ecological unrest. The 2020 election will be a referendum on both the current White House and the direction of the country at large. Nearly…
On Sundays in October, Tinder is launching in its dating app an “interactive adventure” called “Swipe Night” that will present a narrative where users make a series of choices in order to proceed. This sort of choose-your-own-adventure format has been more recently popularized by Netflix and others as a new way to engage with digital…
It’s been another hard week at MIT. Our campus has been divided by revelations of inappropriate fundraising, coverups, and the harboring of far too many tech geniuses who seemingly put their own interests and careers over the safety of women, among other marginalized groups. As a chaplain to students and faculty at the Institute, but…
Security is in everything, it’s everywhere and it’s everyone’s responsibility. What part are you playing? At TechCrunch Disrupt SF on October 2-4, we’re proud to have onstage some of the smartest security executives and highest-ranking officials ready to talk shop. Security will be front and center of Disrupt SF, with our panels and experts ready…
Back in January, Blackstone — the investment firm whose assets under management surpassed a jaw-dropping half a trillion dollars earlier this year — quietly began piecing together a new, growth equity platform called Blackstone Growth, or BXG. Step one was hiring away Jon Korngold from General Atlantic, where he’d spent the previous 18 years, including…
Apple Arcade launched yesterday, alongside iOS 13, and while I’ve only used it for a short while, I think I can say this is the kind of mobile gaming I want, now and forever. For starters, this is a price I can actually stomach. I’m not a fan of subscription gaming, per se. But with…
Threatpost editors discuss the return of Emotet, a new lawsuit against Edward Snowden and more.
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Skullcandy Crusher ANC hands-on “Skullcandy’s latest headphones match its signature bass with a customized sound experience.” Personalized sound Intense bass Compact design Mediocre noise cancellation Boring design Skullcandy has always served a diverse population with its headphone lineup. From affordable wired earbuds that come in handy in a pinch, to more elaborate over-ear options, there’s…
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Weve been hearing about the Galaxy A70s for several months now. The latest news about the phone reveals more about the device in the form of the Chinese TENAA listing of the phone in question. In addition, the phone has been partly listed on Samsungs India support website. As revealed in the TENAA listing, the…
